How to Email a College Coach for the First Time (Without Wasting the Opportunity)

Most introductory emails fail because they aim too high, try too hard, or misunderstand how coaches read email in the first place. Here's how to set the…

Feb 9

December 2025

Winter: An important recruiting window you shouldn't ignore

When it comes to recruiting, Winter is not a dead period. It’s a decision period.

Dec 24, 2025

Is your recruiting plan based on assumptions or reality?

If your plan is built on outdated assumptions, it may be working against you. Knowing were opportunity exists, and where it doesn't, is the key to a…

Dec 15, 2025

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November 2025

“How Do I Get Noticed by College Coaches?”

It’s about taking the right steps, at the right time, in the right way.

Nov 30, 2025

The “D1 or Bust” Trap: How Families Sabotage Their Own Recruiting Journey

The most dangerous mindset in college baseball recruiting — and how to avoid it.

Nov 29, 2025

Showcases. What they can and can't do for you.

Some players and parents think that just signing up for a showcase is enough. But not every showcase accomplishes what players and parents hope it will…

Nov 3, 2025

October 2025

The Transfer Portal and Its Ripple Effect on High School Baseball Recruiting

How college roster rules are reshaping the recruiting landscape — and what high school players and parents need to do about it.

Oct 13, 2025

September 2025

What is a baseball resume, and do you need one?

Creating a high school baseball player resume can be a great way to showcase your skills and achievements to college recruiters or scouts.

Sep 23, 2025

How to Build a Baseball Recruiting Video in 7 Steps that Actually Gets Watched

Done well, a good recruiting video can get a coach interested enough to ask for more. Done poorly, it ends up in the trash. Here’s how to do it right.

Sep 23, 2025

August 2025

Building Your College Baseball School Target List — The Right Way

If you're emailing every coach you can find, that isn't a recruiting plan; that is spam. Here's how to build a recruiting list that is sound and will…

Aug 12, 2025

The Academic Side of Recruiting: GPA, Test Scores, and Eligibility

Yes, the NCAA did away with test score requirements. BUT, grades still matter and test scores still matter: Here are some basics about the academic side…

Aug 12, 2025

July 2025

College Coaches Recruit the Player AND the Family: Here’s the #1 Parent Mistake to Avoid

You’ve probably heard the phrase: “Coaches recruit the player, not the parent.” That’s only half true. Parents can and often do play a pivotal role in…

Jul 20, 2025